Village of Great Neck Plaza
Great Neck, NY
Ted Rosen
Summary for 2022
The Village of Great Neck Plaza is located within the heart of the Great Neck community in western Nassau County on Long Island, New York located near the eastern boundary of Queens, New York City. Great Neck Plaza has a population of approximately 6,900 residents. It has a beautiful and active downtown. It is located within the Great Neck Park District which has a number of beautiful parks. It is also located within the excellent Great Neck Public School District. Great Neck Plaza has numerous retail shops, restaurants and commercial office buildings. Great Neck Plaza is located on the Port Washington branch of the Long Island Railroad and the commute from Great Neck Plaza to midtown Manhattan is one of the best commutes to Manhattan in the New York City metropolitan area. Great Neck Plaza has been, and will continue to be, committed to monarch and pollinator conservation.
City of Parma Heights
Parma Heights, OH
Marie Gallo
Summary for 2022
Mayor Marie Gallo accepted the Mayors' Monarch Pledge in tandem with her goal to expand the Parks and Recreation Department in the city. The Parks & Recreation Staff come from various outdoor recreation backgrounds including habitat restoration, natural resources, environmental education & safety. Mayor Gallo hopes to engage the community in abundant and diverse programs including educating the public on the importance of the native species we share our city with.
Brackenridge Borough
Brackenridge, PA
Lindsay Fraser
Summary for 2022
Brackenridge is a small town about twenty minutes northeast of Pittsburgh, PA; the gem of the Allegheny. Mayor Lindsay Fraser has committed to saving the monarch butterfly and other pollinators by the signing of this pledge and promotion of pollinator habitats in community and school gardens and green spaces in the community.
City of Boston
Boston, MA
Michelle Wu
Summary for 2022
Hi! Thanks so much for inviting us to be a part of this program. Note that we have not had a chance to sit down internally with our departments and align on these specific action items yet, so they are still draft and not final - signing up now since I know from Carol Lasky that the pledge deadline is near.
City of Nolanville
Nolanville , TX
Andy Williams
Summary for 2022
City of Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
Leirion Gaylor Baird
Summary for 2022
Monarch pledge The City of Lincoln is located in the heart of America and is the capital city of the state of Nebraska as well as the county seat of Lancaster County. As one of the top 10 college towns in the country, Lincoln covers 96.194 square miles with a population of close to 290,000 and is the second largest city in Nebraska. Lincoln has an impressive community wide parks and recreation system that includes 128 parks, 85 playgrounds, 134 miles of trails, 10 pools, 5 recreation centers, and 5 public golf courses. Amenities like these are vital for our community's health, safety, quality of life, and economic prosperity. Lincoln is committed the preservation of precious ecosystems and native habitats that protect the monarch butterfly and other pollinators.
City of Chesterfield
Chesterfield, MO
Bob Nation
Summary for 2022
Here in Chesterfield Missouri we are just out side of St.Louis Missouri. Near the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers in a lush green proactive native loving community of 49,999 residents who value their green space and wooded natural areas. Looking for ways to enhance native habitat and space for our friend the monarch butterfly to grow, expand their habitat and their numbers.
City of Evanston
Evanston, IL
Daniel Biss
Summary for 2022
The City of Evanston is committed to monarch and pollinator conservation. In 2018 the City of Evanston unanimously approved the City's Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CARP), which called for a number of ambitious measures including the conservation, preservation, and expansion of green space in the City.
City of Waukesha
Waukesha, WI
Shawn Reilly
Summary for 2022
The City of Waukesha is a community of approximately 70,000 residents. Residents are committed to protecting the Monarch Butterfly. The Mayor has supported their efforts and that of staff by endorsing the pledge for several years. The City has a Community Butterfly Garden, milkweed plantings and low mow areas to assist the Monarch. Educational sessions are also offered as part of the Arbor Day Celebration and has been incorporated into the Environmental Education Programs.
City of Fargo
Fargo, ND
Dr. Timothy Mahoney
Summary for 2022
Everywhere along its migration route, the habitat that the Monarch butterfly needs to survive is disappearing. The dilemma of the Monarch has made news in recent years, and Fargo is one of many cities across the country encouraging residents to create pollinator habitat, which in combination with agriculture production and home gardens may increase plant yields. There has also been discussion amongst many departments within the City regarding mowing schedules, using native grasses and wildflowers in place of mown turf, which reduces maintenance costs, beautifies the landscape, contributes to pollinator conservation and promotes ecofriendly sustainability.
